Infection Preventionist

Midland Community Healthcare Services•Midland, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Infection Preventionist plays a vital role in keeping Midland Community Healthcare Services patients and employees safe by identifying, investigating, monitoring, reporting of healthcare-associated infections. Ensuring compliance with infection control standards set by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, The Joint Commission, as well as, state and federal guidelines. The Infection Preventionist collaborates with teams and individuals to create infection prevention strategies, provide feedback, and sustain infection prevention strategies.

Requirements

Must have and maintain a current Registered Nurse license in the state of Texas.
Must have 3 - 5 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse
Must be willing to become Certified in Infection Control within 36 months of hire date.
Working knowledge of microbiology, epidemiology, infectious diseases, aseptic techniques and current practices.
Verifiable documentation of certification from the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology will be accepted in lieu of an RN license.
No felony results on a criminal background screening.
Drug Screen Test with a negative result.
Oral Comprehension, Expression, Recognition, and Clarity.
Written Comprehension and Expression.
Computer & Technology Skills - The ability to navigate and utilize Microsoft Office, and the ability to learn to navigate and utilize proprietary medical software packages.
Time Management – The ability to prioritize tasks in order to best serve the patients and employees of MCHS
Cultural Competency – the ability to deal with people of various cultures and social status, as well as outside entities
Be familiar with infection prevention software and other technology.

Nice To Haves

Maintain certification and licensure requirements.
Advocated for patient safety, health worker safety, and safe practices.
Assess and address learning needs of those served.
Stay current on infection prevention and control regulatory and accreditation standards.
Readily share knowledge and expertise.
Work collaboratively with other, providing direction when necessary.
Participate in an infection prevention and control professional organization/association.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and evaluate the organizational Infection Control program.
Develop, interpret and assist with implementation of infection prevention and control policies and protocols.
Demonstrate the ability to teach principles and practical application of infection control to all levels of MCHS personnel.
Develop an annual surveillance (Risk Management) plan based on our population(s) served, services provided, and the analysis of surveillance data.
Monitor the clinics to ensure required reports are completed in a timely manner
Maintain current knowledge with infection control standards
Ensure employee compliance with policies and procedures pertaining to Infection Control.
Communicate infection prevention and control information and data to various committees and healthcare workers across the organization as assigned.
Comply with regulatory and mandatory reporting requirements at the local, state, and federal levels.
Develop immunization and screening program for employees.
Apply work restrictions and recommendations related to communicable disease or following an exposure.